As the saying goes, the only two things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. However, we’re pretty sure everyone on Earth has experienced at least one pimple in their lifetime, followed by the impatient desire to get rid of it ASAP.
“Acne is caused first by pores becoming clogged with oil and dead skin cells, which can then become inflamed,” says Rhode Island-based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, Dr. Tiffany Libby.
One recent — and incredibly popular — innovation in the beauty industry is the meteoric rise of zit stickers. Also known as pimple patches, these little solution-oriented stickers first began as a wound healing treatment in 1980s Korea before becoming the Instagram-friendly beauty accessory they are today. The secret to their long-lasting success? They work remarkably well, and should have a place in a skin care regimen for those with acne or oily skin, along with face masks for acne-prone skin, spot treatments, one of the best facial cleansing brushes for a good scrub and even a pillowcase, to target ongoing breakouts.
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